PESTLE Insights: Russia - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Five major districts in Russia generated around 85.0% of the country’s GDP and comprised 78.0% of the total population in 2017

Synopsis

Mining, manufacturing and utilities activities contributed 27% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (19%), and wholesale, retail and hotels (15.3%). In nominal terms, the three sectors grew by 10.7%, 7.5% and 5.9%, respectively, in 2017.

PESTLE Insights: India - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Emerging cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad are new drivers for economic growth with lower share of population as compared to old metro-cities

Synopsis

Financial intermediation, real estate and business activities contributed 21.4% to the GVA in 2017, followed by mining, manufacturing and utilities activities (21.0%), and wholesale, retail and hotels (11.9%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 12.1%, 11.2% and 11.5%, respectively, in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Canada - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

While Calgary emerges as an energy hub of Canada; Toronto and Montreal remain financial centers

Synopsis

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 20.5% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (20.0%) and wholesale, retail and hotels activities (12.3%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 4.2%, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively, in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Italy - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Five major regions of Italy generated around 58% of the country’s GDP and comprised of 51.3% of the country’s population in 2016

Synopsis

Financial intermediation, real estate and business activities contributed 29.6% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by mining, manufacturing and utilities (19.4%), and wholesale, retail and hotels activities (15.2%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 3.1%, 2.4% and 2.2%, respectively, in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Philippines - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Four major regions of the Philippines generate around 69% of the country’s GDP and comprise 44% of the country’s population, as per the latest available data

Synopsis

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 23.4% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (21.4%) and wholesale, retail and hotels (18.4%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 9.7%, 11.9% and 11.5%, respectively, in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Mexico - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Five major federal entities of Mexico generate around 45% of the country’s GDP and comprise 39% of the country’s population

Synopsis

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 23.8% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by wholesale, retail and hotels (22.3%) and financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (21.0%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 8.1%, 8.2% and 7.6%, respectively, in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Thailand - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Bangkok accounted for 32.5% of the Thailand’s gross domestic product as of 2017

Synopsis

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 32.5% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by wholesale, retail and hotels (20.9%) and financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (14%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 5.0%, 4.3% and 4.6% respectively, in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Czech Republic - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Five major regions in Czech Republic generated around 63% of the country’s GDP and comprised 55% of the country’s population, as of 2016

Synopsis

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 32.1% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by Financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (19.3%) and Wholesale, retail and hotels (13%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 2.5%, 4.9% and 3.5% respectively in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Turkey - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Five major provinces in Turkey generate around 53.1% of the country’s GDP and comprise 36.3% of the country’s population

Synopsis

Mining, manufacturing and utilities activity contributed 23.3% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by financial intermediation, real estate, and business activity (17.9%), and wholesale, retail, and hotels (16.3%). In nominal terms, the three sectors grew by 25.%, 15.4%, and 22.4%, respectively, in 2017.

PESTLE Insights: Argentina - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Major four provinces contribute around 37.9% to the Argentina’s GDP and comprise 59.6% of the country’s population in 2015

Synopsis

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 21.0% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by wholesale, retail and hotels activities (18.0%) and financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (16.2%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 22.7%, 23% and 22.8%, respectively, in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Singapore - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Singapore’s Central region acts as hub for most of the financial and professional services firms. West region is dominated by port and water transport industry due to proximity to the port, while East region is dominated by airlines industry due to proximity to Changi Airport

Synopsis

Financial intermediation, real estate and business activities contributed 32.0% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by mining, manufacturing and utilities (20.5%) and wholesale, retail and hotels (19.7%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 3.3%, 2.9% and 4.7...

Singapore’s Central region acts as hub for most of the financial and professional services firms. West region is dominated by port and water transport industry due to proximity to the port, while East region is dominated by airlines industry du...

PESTLE Insights: Ireland - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Five major regions in Ireland generate around 67.6% to the country’s GDP and comprise 74.5% of the country’s population in 2015

Synopsis

Mining, manufacturing and utilities contributed 36.1% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2017, followed by financial intermediation, real estate and business activities (25.1%) and transport, storage and communication activities (13.0%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 5.2%, 5.1% and 5.3%, respectively, in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Hungary - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Central Hungary (Budapest and Pest) and Western Transdanubia (Zala, Vas and Győr-Moson-Sopron) generate around 58.0% of Hungarian GDP and comprise 40.7% of the country’s population, as of 2016

Total FDI inflows are expected to increase in 2018, simulated by private businesses and disbursement of EU structural funds

The overall BUX index exhibited a downward trend over the last one year. As of October 31, 2018, the Budapest Stock Market Index – BUX decreased by 6.8%, reaching 37,155.2 from 39,881.2 on October 30, 2017.

PESTLE Insights: Iceland - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Greater Reykjavik area, which comprises cities of Reykjavik, Kópavogur and Hafnarfjörður, generates 59% of the Iceland’s GDP and comprises 64.1% of the country’s population

Synopsis

Financial intermediation, real estate and business activities contributed majorly (24.8%) to the GVA in 2017, followed by mining, manufacturing and utilities (17.3%) and wholesale and retail trade (12.7%). All the three sectors are forecasted to grow by 6.1%, 6.6% and 6.55, respectively, in 2018.

PESTLE Insights: Brazil - Macroeconomic Outlook Report

Due to higher regional income inequality and uneven population distribution, top three provinces (Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais) account for 52% of the total domestic product and about 40% of the total population

As per the Global Competitiveness Index 2017-2018, Brazil’s infrastructure ranked 80th out of 137 nations

While services accounted for 59.1% of the overall FDI, the US and the Netherlands remained major suppliers of FDI in Brazil in 2017

Due to higher regional income inequality and uneven population distribution, top three provinces (Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais) account for 52% of the total domestic product and about 40% of the total population